Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania is known to be a good place in terms of academics and education. Those interested in furthering their education in Pittsburgh have a range of colleges and universities to choose from.

The finest university in the state is undoubtedly the University of Pittsburgh, which is affiliated to the state. The university was begun in the year 1787 and was initially known as the Pittsburgh Academy. The university has established itself as one of the finest educational institutions in the nation and has earned the number 7 spot on the most lauded research public systems in the U.S.

The Carlow University is another well-respected institution. It was the premier Catholic university in the state with an emphasis on women. The university offers degrees in a variety of liberal art courses. The student to teacher ratio is 12:1 and the relatively small sizes of the classes has been said to developed better student-teacher bonds and create a system of one-to-one attention that has resulted in some great achievements. The student body is somewhat small, with under 2,200 students. The Carlow University is recognized for having one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse student bodies in the nation.

The Community College of Allegheny County is a recommended college. The college is known for a holistic approach with Honors Programs and 170 different courses of study coexisting with sports, student societies and social clubs.

There are many different colleges as well as universities in Pittsburgh that are among the high ranked national universities. This is true for various different disciplines. The University of Pittsburgh is among the most popular not only in the US but also worldwide for its research.

University of Pittsburgh

http://www.pitt.edu/

The application procedure for freshman admission is quite simple. After paying the application fee of $45, the application form must be filled and submitted either on paper or online. The SAT I or ACT test results should be forwarded directly from the testing centers to the university along with the original high school transcripts.

University of Pittsburgh Application Process

http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/freshadm.aspx

When it comes to scholarships, there are a variety of different scholarship programs that are offered to high school seniors. One just has to keep track of these scholarship opportunities and benefit from them when the time comes. There are many scholarships available for technology and engineering students and also those of arts.

Scholarships are offered by universities, non-profit organizations and also by companies on a large scale. The Pittsburg promise is one of the largest scholarship programs for the students who fulfill the eligibility criteria. Other than this, the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh also offers scholarship opportunities for the students who apply and fit the criteria.

The Pittsburgh Promise

http://www.pittsburghpromise.org/faq.html

Chancellor's Scholarship

http://www.honorscollege.pitt.edu/opportunities/chan-scholarship.html

The Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program

http://www.pittsburghrotary.org/ScholarshipProgram.cfm